facial
Facial (adj) means relating to or affecting the face. Example: “She struggled to read his facial expression.”
How to use facial
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to the face (adjective), or a skincare treatment for the face (noun).
Word forms
facials plural
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What does “facial” mean?
The word “facial” means relating to or affecting the face. In plain terms, relating to the face (adjective), or a skincare treatment for the face (noun).
How do you pronounce “facial”?
“Facial” is pronounced FAY-shuhl (/ˈfeɪ.ʃəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “facial” in a sentence?
Here is “facial” used in a sentence: “She struggled to read his facial expression.”
What part of speech is “facial”?
Depending on how it is used, “facial” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “facial” a common word?
“Facial” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “facial” have?
“Facial” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to or affecting the face.
What is the difference between 'facial' and 'face' as words?
'Facial' is an adjective meaning relating to or affecting the face, as in facial expression or facial hair. 'Face' is a noun for the front of the head, or a verb meaning to look toward something, so use 'facial' when you need a describing word before another noun.
What are common collocations with the adjective 'facial'?
Facial frequently combines with nouns describing parts or features of the face, such as facial expression, facial hair, facial features, and facial recognition. In each, facial signals that the following noun relates to the face.
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